Lead Telecommunication Engineer

Schiedam, Netherlands

Job Reference 1250906

Location Schiedam, Netherlands

Industry Oil & Gas - FPSO

Function Engineering & Design

Job Type Contract

Date Added November 5, 2024

Lead Telecommunication Engineer

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Recruitment Partner: Airswift
Airswift Recruiter: Ariane Lima



Responsibilities

The role of the Senior Telecom engineer comprises the following tasks:
 
  • Able to develop a project specific system design with all associated documentation (philosophies, layouts, specifications, block diagrams, calculations, etc.).
  • Act as package engineer for Telecom packages and work in close cooperation with Supply Chain to perform technical bid evaluations.
  • Continuously consider cost, constructability, operability and maintainability.
  • Lead the Telecom team and manage the flow of information to the (remote) team(s) and / or Telecom Integrator to enable them to prepare Layouts, Cable Block diagrams, Termination diagrams, Loop diagrams, Cable list, Junction box list and Bulk MTOs.
  • Review vendor data and ensure sub-systems are properly integrated and/or interfaced.
  • Ensure that interfaces with other disciplines are consistent and aligned.
  • Review documents prepared by sub-contractors to ensure quality and consistency.
  • Ensure that the system is fully in line with the Regulatory regime, Classification requirements, SBM standards and Client requirements.
  • Actively provide feedback to Group Technical Standards to assure continuous improvement and maintaining the competitiveness in regards of technical solutions and cost effectiveness.
  • Stay abreast of technological developments in the offshore/shipbuilding and related industries.
  • Educate and train less experienced telecom engineers on the technical details of the telecom scope.
  • Participate in improvement of engineering methods.

Requirements 
 
  • University or Technical College (BSc degree)
  • At least 8 years’ experience in Telecommunication systems design in the (Offshore) Oil & Gas industry
  • Experience with package interfaces.
  • Experience with managing remote teams
  • Experience with Telecommunication systems for Marine applications
  • Competent with Telecom design in hazardous areas (e.g. IECEx001)
  • Able to act as focal point regarding telecom matter. 
  • Experience with the following systems as typically installed on a FPSO: VSAT, PAGA, Telephone (PABX&voip), LAN&WIFI&4G LTE, Navigational equipment, GMDSS, Metocean monitoring, radio systems (UHF,VHF Marine & Aeronautical, CCTV, Entertainment(TVRO), Tanker berthing, FPSO positioning.
  • Confident as leader. A pro-active approach; taking initiative; problem solving and creative thinking; professional communication in English (verbal and written); conversant with MS Office applications; willingness to travel; team player, looking beyond discipline boundaries, safety conscious.
The next step
We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We provide an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality and diversity. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift. 

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